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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,717.80, 16,073.29 and 10,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,717.80, 16,073.29 and 10,018.14 is: 15,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,717.80 : 16,073.29 = 10,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,717.80/16,073.29 = 10,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,717.80x = 16,073.29 × 10,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,717.80x = 161,024,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,024,495.11/10,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.02

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